I went here with my mom to celebrate my birthday weekend. I've been wanting to take her to her first afternoon tea so I brought her here. Parking: Street parking is difficult but there are available spots within a few blocks of the area. Ambience: this place is on the 2nd floor of the Langham Hotel. The place is beautiful and upscale. Definitely feels fancy and elegant, especially with the grand white piano and a harpist playing while we are drinking tea. The view is of the Chicago River and the Trump Hotel but it's still nice to sit by the window. Service: We were greeted upon arrival and they asked if we would like to sit on the couch or get a window seat. Our waiter was very nice and explained the menu to us. He refilled our tea pots which was nice. Food: The menu was for the Summer Afternoon Tea. For $65 per person, you get a pot of tea with one flavor of your choice, 4 petite sandwiches, scones, and 4 tiny desserts. I got the peach with flowers tea which was a black tea with marigold flowers. I really liked the peach taste! My mom ordered the Nobo Whole Fruit tea which had lots of fruit flavors such as blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Her tea was a little too fruity for me and too sweet but my mom liked her tea. The sandwiches were the peekytoe crab, fava bean and ricotta, BBQ chicken salad, and summer squash and eggplant tart. The sandwiches were a work of art. These bite sized sandwiches were yummy but I wish we could've gotten refills on the food as the portions were small. The scone flavors were Lemon and Vanilla Brown Sugar. These were good and the portion was bigger than I expected. On the side, you get Strawberry Jam, Devonshire Cream, and Lemon Custard to accommodate your scones. The desserts were probably the highlight of the afternoon tea. You get Strawberry Shortcake, Summer Financier (almond cornmeal cake with blueberry jam), Tropical Tart (mango cremeux, lime gel, and vanilla short crust), and Chocolate Verrine (milk chocolate mousse). I loved every single dessert! Again, I wish we had refills on the desserts since the price tag was high. Verdict: I loved the ambience and the food was great. Our server was super nice as well. However, I wish for $65 per person, we could've gotten refills on the scones, desserts, and sandwiches. To eat these tiny bite sized sandwiches and desserts were delicious but it's not fair to pay such a high price for them and not get refills. I understand that you are paying for the experience but I've had afternoon tea at the Lobby at the Peninsula which has a comparable price (slightly less expensive) with free refills on the sandwiches, desserts, and tea. Afternoon Tea in London was cheaper than here and I was able to ask for more servings of scones there. Overall, it would've been a better experience if they offered refills on the food. I would probably not come back here again only for that reason. read more

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You been wondering why this beautiful place earned just three stars. I am basing my review and rating on the overall experience including the return on my very hefty investment of nearly $160 for a one-hour experience . ($65 per person plus gratuity) The rating translation: Five-star service and prime location earned the majority of the stars. We were dressed appropriately, yet our arrival experience was a bit pretentious. I felt as though my every step was being politely scrutinized from entry in the hotel lobby (where we needed to "check in ") then again several times along the way. I suppose this keeps the "riffraff " out. Once we reached the restaurant level, we again had to check in at the desk to confirm our reservation. Then again at the hostess' station. We had a reservation, which we had confirmed again, yet I felt they were not really prepared for our arrival. The hostess was assisting another guest but, for some reason, she left the dining room, and intern my daughter and I. She moved deliberately but very slowly, leaving us waiting nearly 6 minutes to be seated. This surprised me since the dining room restaurant was well-under capacity. TIP TO MANAGEMENT: Why not have the initial "greeter" phone up to the restaurant to advise them that the guest was on route. This would provide exceptional experience and a wow factor, instead of a barrage of polite interrogations by two more people which was a bit off-putting. Once seated, we really enjoyed our window side table and our server was absolutely spectacular. THE TEA: I am a real tea drinker. And, I travel with my own stash. The waiter asked for my tea selection and I explained I like a very strong black tea so he recommended the house blend. The Langham blend tea I selected was less than stellar, a weak blend served already steeped without the loose tea. This was disappointing. I wanted to pull out my own teabags but at $65 per person I opted to explain my disappointment to the the server who immediately made another suggestion which I was more pleased with. I lifted the lid off the Wedgewood teapot and was quite surprised:Be forewarned, Langham does not serve loose tea in your pot here, (which was somewhat disappointing considering that I expected a true English tea experience). Truth be told, even the replacement was not up to the task. my own personal sachets would have served me better. And to be fair, My daughter loved her green tea. THE FOOD: The petite finger sandwiches were Tiny works of art and delightful to look at. They were tasty. The highlight was the scones, battery, flaky, Crumbly triangles of pure delight and served with the Devonshire cream, strawberry jelly, and lemon curd. The mousse au chocolate was beautiful and satisfying. Each of the desserts were beautiful to look at. Our seating was at 4 PM so our appetites we're not that large. Despite the spice plating, we asked to take the remaining pastries and scones to go. Quite accommodating, Our waiter boxed up the provisions. Quite surprising, they handed us an oversized plain brown paper sack. No personality and a real letdown and missed opportunity for the Langham to have a walking, upscale advertisement. The "devil is in the details" and therefore the overall experience versus the investment of our time and money earned fewer stars than I would like to have awarded. In summary: two stars for tea, atmosphere earned four stars, five for service and pastry art, and four for taste. read more

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We had reservations, and were seated by the window... It was a beautiful space, very friendly and helpful staff. Despite a rain storm coming though, the space was very warm and bright, and full of intriguing artwork and decor. The chairs were very comfortable, and the table setting was stylish and sophisticated. We enjoyed our tea selections (jasmine pearl, and vanilla rooibos), and were pleasantly surprised how filling the entire meal was! The savory sandwiches, scones, and desserts were all full of intriguing flavors. read more

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Not worth the money or time; I will be going to The Drake or elsewhere and suggest you do the same. Went for afternoon tea and the worst experience I've had in the city so far. We waited 15 min alone at the host stand for anyone to even seat us. Sat for another 30 min alone before server stopped by, and then another 15 before we were served. I've yet to go to an afternoon tea anywhere else that was not exceptionally attentive. We sat and saw our server once. I did not get a single tea refill, or the option to order any additional wine. Food was meager and obviously made days in advance. read more

We came here last minute for tea on a Saturday. They managed to slip us in as a table for three. The hotel is beautiful and open with high ceilings and mirrors and lights everywhere. The tea room is on the second floor. We were seated with relatively few hiccups. The waitress was very nice and all the staff very professional and attentive to our needs. The theme was alice in wonderland. They had a special kids menu which we appreciated with peanut butter and jelly and Nutella and bananas sandwiches. The hot chocolate bomb was a nice touch as was the liquid nitrogen and smoke. My daughter was fascinated. The first course was savory with bacon croissant, salted fish with pickles and brioche with carrots. Definitely well thought out and tasty and each had its own flavors and texture which complemented the others. The scones followed and were amazing. Both the butter scone and the chocolate scone were out of this world. I didn't know scones could be so good. The desserts are supper decadent and included a caramel mousse, a chocolate cake, a white chocolate filled truffle and a butter cream in a dark chocolate cup. I have a huge sweet tooth and I couldn't even finish it. By the end of the meal we were completely stuffed and on a sugar high. Everything was delicious and service and ambiance were great. Definitely not for diabetics! Glad I had the experience. read more

Ever since my husband and I got back from vacation in the UK, we go to afternoon tea as often as possible. The Pavilion at the Langham hotel is our favorite spot, and now we've made their Christmas tea an annual tradition. The service here is unmatched and while you of course expect amazing service at a hotel like the Langham, I still feel that they go above and beyond to make you happy, show serious concern for dietary restrictions, explain the menu in a delicious way, and accommodate requests and refills nonstop throughout your time there. The tea is 4 savory sandwiches, two kinds of scones with jam and cream, four desserts, then a final dessert, then a take home dessert. What's not to love about any of that?! This year I thoroughly enjoyed that half the sandwiches were vegetarian - goat cheese and butternut squash, and a classic cucumber, while half were a decadent protein - ahi tuna and duck breast. The desserts were amazing too! And the interim course of scones with clotted cream - to die for. And if you're like us and need more clotted cream, just ask, and you shall receive. This year they did a signature cocktail - the sugar plum fairy - and I was instantly hooked. Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, and pomegranate. It was a bubbly pink color and so very drinkable. I could have had a zillion, but since a glass of bubbly comes with the tea, I settled for one. I also had their delightful signature nutcracker tea, a warming blend of black tea and vanilla, and while I'm not a tea person, it was so drinkable. If you want a fun afternoon where you slow down, relish a little luxury, enjoy a little conversation, and just have an incredible time with your tea mates, make a reservation at the Langham and get a taste of something the British do so right! read more

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I first came to the Langham for a conference and noticed their tea room. So I decided to take my mom here for some quality time with her. Everything was delicious but just a touch overpriced. But, you pay extra for the experience. It did include finger sandwiches, dessert, tea and a complimentary glass of champagne. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable. Hotel is beautiful! Was neat to experience tea time, but don't think I'll ever go back because the price was not worth it to me, in my opinion. read more

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After I got in contact with the manager of the Pavilion, she corrected the situation and invited a me back for another tea experience. This time we got a much more attentive server and the service was great. The food and tea were of much better quality. I really enjoyed myself this time. read more

I wrote a review but it was removed, not sure why. Here is a copy of the review: Very disappointing! We went to The Langham for afternoon tea three years ago and had a wonderful experience. We were excited to go again this year as part of our annual family (4 adults and 6 kids) holiday tradition. We were given 4 savory bites, of which only one was worth eating. The kid's tea included a Nutella and banana mini sandwich. We requested that half of them be without bananas. Our server informed us that this special request would take a few extra minutes because they had to make the sandwiches special. Waiting a few minutes was fine by us. When the sandwiches arrived, the bananas were simply removed from the sandwiches, leaving the banana taste. Very poor customer service! After the savory dishes, the tea arrived, and it was good. Each of us was given plenty of sweet bites, but again many were not edible. Poor quality food, bad service, and overpriced! We paid over $100 per person and 20% gratuity was included in the bill. Do not go here for afternoon tea. read more

The whole experience was wonderful! We enjoyed the Alice in Wonderland Tea. The food was incredible, the service was wonderful and it was a great experience. read more

If you want average food (the tea sandwiches were a little more unique than the Drake's, everything else was ok), lukewarm and unflavorful tea, decent ambience, and the SLOWEST and most unfriendly service ever, go to the Langham for tea. I know tea service is supposed to be leisurely, but I assume not to the point where I would order my tea and wait 30 minutes for the pot to arrive. And then another 15 minutes for the sandwiches. And then another 30+ minutes for the scones and dessert. And then 20 minutes for the check, after asking for it twice. At one point, my husband held up our check and waved it frantically to try and get someone's attention, and nobody even glanced in our direction. We had to get up and go to the hotel concierge to get our bill paid, and when we told the manager that the service was awful, his response was "um... thanks for the feedback and sorry". Maybe we were being profiled given our age and race, maybe we weren't - I just know that we will never come back here. read more

My mom and I had a lovely time and really wnjkted the holiday tea menu! Everything was perfect from the moment we pulled up to the hotel entrance. The menu was delightful and I enjoyed every single item! The service was impeccable and the space was beautiful. read more

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So this spot in the Langham is hidden. It looks like a lobby on the second floor opposite Travelle. Hurry, go, before everyone else knows...shhhhhh! This is where they have afternoon tea. I haven't been for tea yet, but according to a friend that is an expert at tea in the city...this is the best place. BUT at 6p it turns into the Parlour til 10p. Ssshhhhhhhhhh! So posh, you can definitely get sloshed! Boozey HUMONGOUS sundae like drinks... yes, you heard me folks...adult like floats Amazingly delish sundaes that are as big as your head...a ba-zillion different kinds. The Chicagoland was absolutely amazing. I am an ice cream whore. And theeesss shiznit might have been the best I ever had. It's like the dirty little pleasure that you just love to have but know you shouldn't be putting all of this ridiculousness in your mouth. As a friend put it...way nicer than Serendipity. Just go...do it. Bring some friends because four of us didn't even come close to finishing it. Oh and if you want to share "The Victorian," call me...I am in! read more

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The Pavilion happens to be in my favorite hotel in Chicago right now... It is so lavish, beautiful, relaxing, and just perfect. The service, the food, the tea.... all beyond my expectations. My husband and I came during their Valentines afternoon tea special- $70pp for tea and sweet and savory snacks and everything was phenomenal and totally worth the price. I would highly recommend this place if you want to surprise your significant other with something spectacular and different... or if you want a day out with the girls- fun to dress up and gorgeous place for a photo op ;) If you are looking for high tea in Chicago- skip that other place on North Michigan lol.... The Pavilion is EVERYTHING read more

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My mom and I have an annual tea time tradition. We usually go to another hotel but thought we would switch it up this year, so we tried the Pavilion at the Langham. The hotel was nice but the afternoon tea was just okay. The service was amazing ( I give that a 5), the room was absolutely stunning (I give that a 5 as well), the tea was nice ( not that big of a selection), I didn't love the sandwiches but I LOVED the truffled egg salad, it was in the most amazing perfectly cut and cleaned egg shell ( we asked for seconds; it was to die for). Unfortunately I did not love the desserts and I have a hug sweet tooth so I was really looking forward to that. I don't think I'll be back for afternoon tea but I look forward to returning to the hotel to try out the other restaurant. read more

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The quest started in January to try out every high tea in Chicago. The goal = to find the best one that not only makes you feel like royalty, but also has quality bites and tea in a relaxing atmosphere. Well, a problem happened. This was the first location attended for high tea and it ruined everything. The tea connoisseur was a wonderful hostess and very knowledgeable about the each of the teas offered. Then, there were the mini sandwiches and the tiny desserts, each one different and none leaving a lack of flavor in your mouth. There were other high tea places frequented at a much cheaper cost, but none compares to the immaculate attention to detail that happened here. read more

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We reserved a spot from 3-5 on Sunday for tea time for a friends birthday. Exceptional service! They have staff everywhere to guide you to the tea room, coat check, and your server can text the valet to have your car ready by the time you are ready to leave. Tea time includes our own tea pot with of course lemon, sugar, honey, and milk options, small sandwiches with vegetarian option available, baked goods and desert-5 options. All for approximately $40 per person. Tables are tiny and have comfy couches surrounding them. It's perfect for small groups. You do not feel rushed at all and the staff are very nice and helpful. There's a fireplace and live piano player. Such a wonderful calming atmosphere! read more

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Nice place for ladies, desert look pretty, but taste like ok. If you looking for place to eat, this is not what you think, if you look some place to talk, this place will be super nice. read more

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Very disappointing! We went to The Langham for afternoon tea three years ago and had a wonderful experience. We were excited to go again this year as part of our annual family (4 adults and 6 kids) holiday tradition. We were given 4 savory bites, of which only one was worth eating. The kid's tea included a Nutella and banana mini sandwich. We requested that half of them be without bananas. Our server informed us that this special request would take a few extra minutes because they had to make the sandwiches special. Waiting a few minutes was fine by us. When the sandwiches arrived, the bananas were simply removed from the sandwiches, leaving the banana taste. Very poor customer service! After the savory dishes, the tea arrived, and it was good. Each of us was given plenty of sweet bites, but again many were not edible. Poor quality food, bad service, and overpriced! We paid over $100 per person and 20% gratuity was included in the bill. Do not go here for afternoon tea. read more

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful view, great food and excellent service. I go there 1-2 times a year and every time it's a whole new experience. Best afternoon tea in Chicago for sure! read more

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First afternoon tea experience! Decided to go here with a girlfriend to try their pink inspired tea theme honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month where I believe 10% of the proceeds went to some foundation for breast cancer which is nice. The set up was really cute! We were first served with a drink then we had our tea. I had the Langham Blend and my friend had the Palm Court Blend. My tea paired well with milk and brown sugar. I think one of the best teas I've had! The first course was a plate of cold finger sandwiches which were small but tasty. Then the second course was warm seasonal scones. Lastly, we had a pretty in pink plate of desserts. Everything was good, we were pretty full. My only thing was that it was a little pricey for afternoon tea. It was $80 + tax. However, we both had a great experience. The staff was very attentive. I wouldn't mind doing this again in a month or so. Lol! read more

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My boyfriend took me here for dessert after my birthday dinner and it was amazing. The decor looked great and the couches were comfortable. The ambiance is quiet unlike the bar located on the same level. I ordered the Irish Coffee ice cream float and it was delicious. They gave it another name, but I can't remember what it was called. My boyfriend and I split the Carmen Miranda Sundae which was so huge! We did manage to eat a good portion of it. The unique flavor of the sundae melded well considering the ingredients are sorbet, coconut flakes, macadamia nuts, berries, whipped cream, sprinkles, and dried banana chips. The service is top notch here. Be sure to check out the bathroom decor. read more

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The King Kong fed 4 .. Awesome place! Will be making this spot a visit every time we come to Chicago from now on read more

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Very, very slow service. Underwhelming experience given the price tag. Why wouldn't a tea place offer cream or milk as opposed to having to ask for it? Why is the tea lukewarm and not refreshed without asking? read more

We went here for high tea. The hotel and restaurant were beautiful with a great ambience. The hostess and waiter were friendly. Our waiter was a wealth of knowledge about the selections. The food and desserts were beautiful presented and delicious. We all had a lovely time. read more

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Service and interior were spectacular. Expensive. The afternoon tea set was average for me, which was a disappointment. I had higher expectations for the food. But for my biased love for how beautiful the place is and with the great service it has 4 stars. read more

We came to Langham 3 years ago for high tea. It had a very interesting Chinese Theme. The food and service were outstanding. High tea around Christmas/New Year is our family tradition. Even though Langham for 2021/2022 was about $30-40 more expensive than their competition, I decided to come back for Janaury 2022. Booking process was a nightmare. Nobody seems to know how to do it, when to pay, when your hold expires. It got me concerned a bit. The tea itself was a HUGE DISSAPOINTMENT. This is the first time ever I end up being hungry at the end of a high tea. The food was boring and hugely overpriced. They could not even brew me tea correctly. The bill included an automatic 20% service charge and the server did not try to provide any service. I appreciate that this is COVID time, but I also do not want to be taken advantage off in this manner. It will take a long time before I spend any money in this hotel. read more

I was blown away by the holiday high tea! And note that I'm vegan, so this review is coming from my experience and also that of my omnivore friends. The sandwiches were fabulous - particularly the one with tofu on top which was similar to a delicious bruschetta. They will happily bring you more if you ask for more sandwiches, but you probably won't need to as they are more filling than they look. The desserts were unreal - a pots de creme with marshmallows, an iced gingerbread cookie, a mint chocolate Christmas tree, and a chocolate hazelnut truffle. All were amazing! They also, to my surprise and delight, have vegan scones. Plus the service is fantastic and the ambience and backdrop cannot be beat. I definitely recommend the Pavilion! read more

Seriously !!! They serve no ice cream - Yelp you really failed this one - this needs to be reliable so folks - be reliable

Had a wonderful time here with my cousins. They have a good selection of teas and the scones are good. We will be back when we return to town. read more

Upon entry the male host at the check in desk did not even look up from his computer screen as he acknowledged my presence and asked about my reservation. He talked to his computer screen as he asked what can I do for you?and 3 more questions regarding my reservation looking at his screen ignoring me completely. That was kind of odd I thought. No eye to eye contact. The food itself was fine. Explanation of the pastries and tea was good. However, we had asked for 2 more sandwiches after finishing what was on the plate, and was told by our waiter that they normally do not give any additional sandwiches (even though its a 78 dollar charge for afternoon tea) and that he would check later to see if there would be any extra sandwiches, possibly someone would not show up, and he said he would write a note to himself to remind himself to check. How weird! A waiter at a high class restaurant, tells a customer he has to write a note to himself to remind himself to to ask if there are more sandwiches. This is not high class. And...he never ever got back to us later on in our tea, if he was able to have the chef make 2 more sandwiches. No mention at all, when he passed our table many times. For 78 dollars, I think the chef should prepare extra sandwiches in case someone asks for one more. Tea at the Drake...as many sandwiches as you want, tea at the Four Seasons, no problem. Just be honest, and say either no, no extra sandwiches allowed here, not give the customer BS that you have to check in the kitchen, check with the chef, write a note to yourself. Also, it seems that once the food is served and the tea is poured, waiters forget about you completely. Your left on your own. Scones were terrific, presentation very nice, desserts were too sweet. For 78 dollars, I think it is overpriced. One more thing, they have lots of workers just walking around, but they if they see you with an empty tea cup they keep walking. You have to flag them down. What's the purpose of their job? Just to walk around in circles and not actually do anything? I would recommend going elsewhere. A good afternoon tea is based on good food, extras if needed, good attentive service and selection of tea. There should not be a policy of no seconds in sandwiches, so please be aware of this if you book here for afternoon tea. read more

Wonderful tea service. Selection was great and attention to our needs by our server Paul and his assistant was superb.

Holiday high tea at the Langham was underwhelming and overpriced. The sandwiches were okay, but nothing special; the pastries were similar to what you would expect from a catered buffet at a corporate Christmas party. The scones were very sweet and American style, yet oddly enough still served with clotted cream and jam. We were also surprised to see that the Pavilion is such a small space. The decorations were pretty, but nothing exceptional. The Langham lacks the sort of grand atmosphere that you get at the Peninsula, so even the ambience doesn't justify the high price tag. The service was also slow and unpolished. Overall, this was a disappointing experience, especially for $100 per person. The Peninsula and the Drake have their own issues, but my friends and I agreed that both are better options than the Langham. (Be careful: they added gratuity to our bill, even though there were only four of us; they still left the line for a tip and provided no indication that the tip had been included on our individual credit card receipts, which I'm sure nets them double tips from a lot of patrons.) read more